On an innocent browse through Net-a-Porter the other day I was struck by this lovely little number from Prabal Gurung’s 2012 Restort collection. I have a feeling this is a love or hate scenario, but really, isn’t it interesting? So many elements I’d have never thought to combine, and to be honest if you were just to describe it to me I’d say you were schizo. But somehow the bold black and yellow paired with the floral touches, asymmetric lines, dropped-waist sash, and the ruching at the skirt all make for one hell of a party dress.

I’ve been noticing lots of black and yellow combinations lately, and if I were a bettin’ woman, I’d say that any form of yellow is a color to start stocking up on.